To Remembrance
Thick web of silence, ether which retains
My distant days’ dim trace of tears on sand!
You are the amphora whose dark wine pains
My drowsy brain with thoughts forever banned.
Deceitful lord of long ago and old
Remittances unpaid for lack of trust!
Sojourn with me and raise again the dead
Desire which once would turn my heart to lust
And careless love, when nothing but the cold
Despair of loneliness could cause me dread!
Where do you linger, spirit of the night?
I wish to drink your potion cup, then lie
And fall into a dream to seep your light,
Whose brightness wanes. In vain I weep and sigh:
To steal the wings of Mercury, the god
Whose intercessor you have been on earth,
No science, skill or spirit can assist
My solitary quest. I sense the dearth
Of calming waters spilled upon the sod
Where shy Juventas lies, embraced by mist.
Both cherished and disdained by man you are!
I stare at your wide portal, locked and veiled,
And often do I hear your wan guitar
Which keeps me in your labyrinth of failed
And buried dreams. Remembrance! You must not
Delight yourself and feast on fallen fruit
From aerial Elysium, where long
Your scepter held dominion absolute.
Reveal yourself and then undo the knot
Which keeps me bound to your unhappy song!
Find my poems and published poetry volumes at www.eton-langford.com
Copyright © Eton Langford | Year Posted 2016
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